Shelter Island (Western Australia)

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Shelter Island is an island located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) due west of Albany, Western Australia, the island is often mistakenly referred to as Muttonbird Island. The island is approximately 130 metres (427 ft) off-shore from Muttonbird Beach separated by a channel that has an average depth of 8 metres (26 ft) it is regarded as a suitable open-water dive site. [1] The island is comprised of a mass of granite but has sufficient soil for plant growth and is well vegetated on top. The island supports breeding populations of Flesh-footed Shearwaters and Little Penguins as well as small populations of feral cats and black rats. [2]

The total area of the island is 10 hectares (25 acres) and was declared a Class 1A Nature Reserve in 1973.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Marine Domain - Dive Sites (2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-14.
  2. ^ Aussie Heritage- Torbay Coastal Area (2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-14.
  3. ^ Terrestrial Protected Areas of WA (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-14.

Coordinates: 35°3′4″S 117°41′25″E / -35.05111, 117.69028

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